Cobra Spotlight- Shane Carpenter, Wrestling

Dec 15, 2013

The "Cobra Spotlight" is a weekly highlight of a student-athlete
at Coker College. Each week we take a different athlete from a
different sport and display some facets to get more familiar with
them. This week we take a look at Shane Carpenter, a member of the
wrestling team.

Name: Shane Carpenter

Sport: Wrestling

Position: 184 lbs.

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

Year: Freshman

Major: Undecided

Why did you choose Coker? I chose Coker because
of the small campus atmosphere, and I wanted to be one of the
first-ever members of the Coker wrestling team. Not to mention the
quality food.

What is your best memory at Coker (athletic
related)? Winning my first collegiate wrestling match
would be my best memory so far.

What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic
related)? Making close friends has been pretty cool.

Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other
than your own? Men’s lacrosse

Favorite class:Abnormal
Psychology

Favorite professor: Dr. Jill Banks

Plans after graduation: I would like to go into
a field I enjoy and make money and live my dream.

Favorite movie: 300

Favorite type of music: Rap/country

Favorite food: Fatty kinds

Favorite sports team: Steelers

Favorite color: Red

Favorite TV show: The Walking Dead

Most prized possession: My high school state
championship ring.

What is something people may not know about
you? I am very nice even though I come off as blunt and
rude.

Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get
it? My nickname is Thad. It comes from the character Thad
Castle from the show Blue Mountain State and it’s because I
like to have a good time.